Buying on the Upper East Side doesn’t have to mean spending over $1 million. Even if you have must-haves on your list like a dishwasher, elevator, and tons of natural light, you can find them within $750K — and 155 E. 91st St. #5C is proof. Our Deal of the Week is a Carnegie Hill 1-bedroom just feet from the 92nd Street Y and a few blocks from Central Park.
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The Price: $649,000
The median asking price for a home on the Upper East Side was $1.7 million this past December, according to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard. That means our Deal of the Week is priced nearly two-thirds lower than the median home in the neighborhood!
Buyers who put down a 10% down payment of $64,900 can expect to see monthly payments of $4,984. This includes a mortgage payment of $3,759 and maintenance fees of $1,225.
Why You’ll Love It…
One of the best features of this apartment is its recently renovated kitchen, which is complete with a drawer dishwasher, full-size oven, mounted microwave, and red retro fridge. There’s also ample cabinet space, a pantry, and a window over the sink. The kitchen flows easily into the large living area, which is outfitted with parquet floors and ceiling beams. Two south-facing windows let in great light throughout the day, and there’s more than enough room for living room furniture and a dining set. It’s truly a large blank canvas that you can decorate however you choose!
The bathroom also has a south-facing window and includes a vanity with storage, plus a tub/shower. Across the hall is the bedroom, which has hardwood floors with a border inlay for a vintage look. The bedroom is currently split into an office and a bedroom, but without the divider wall, it could accommodate a bigger bed and some bedroom furniture. This room also has two north-facing windows. Storage-wise, there’s a closet outside the bedroom and another in the entryway.
Of course, the building amenities are just as important as what you find within the unit. This co-op building has an elevator, a new intercom system, bike storage, and a common laundry room in addition to a live-in super/handyman. A roof deck is currently under construction, with an expected completion in time for summer 2026! To top it off, the building is pet-friendly and allows pied-à-terres.
Location-wise, the building is just around the corner from the 92nd Street Y, featuring cultural events, shows, classes, and fitness offerings. There are also ample restaurants, coffee shops, and bars nearby, like Naruto Ramen, Bagel Shop, Barking Dog Restaurant, and Bocado. The building is just about three blocks from Museum Mile and Central Park, and when you need to leave the neighborhood, transit is a breeze with the Q, 4, 5, and 6 trains within a quarter-mile.
…And Why You Might Not
While the bedroom is fairly spacious, there aren’t any closets in the bedroom itself, though there are two elsewhere in the apartment. It also appears that the apartment uses radiators for heating and doesn’t have A/C. But if you’re fine with window units and creative storage solutions, definitely consider this Carnegie Hill standout.
Check out the listing at 155 E. 91st St. #5C, listed by Adam Horowitz and Norman Horowitz of Brown Harris Stevens.
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